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THON Announces Chords For A Cure Performer

UPDATE: Tickets for the concert have now been opened to the entire community, so student IDs are no longer required for purchase. Students can credit their ticket purchase to the organization of their choice. Tickets are still $35 and they will be available at the door if you cannot purchase one today. The event begins at 6 p.m. in Eisenhower auditorium.

THON has introduced a brand new event to its calendar this year. Chords For a Cure will be a benefit concert taking place on January 19 in Eisenhower auditorium. This morning it was announced that Boyce Avenue and Walk the Moon will be performing at the event. Tickets will be $35 Dollars and will go on sale January 7th.

Boyce Avenue is primarily known for its covers on Youtube, which have racked up millions of views. They received extra attention from the THON community last year when their cover of Rihanna’s “We Found Love” was used in the 2012 Road To THON video. Walk the Moon is an indie rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio.  Their most recognized song is “Anna Sun”.

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Mara is a senior majoring in public relations with a minor in business. She is from Cranberry Twp., PA and enjoys blogging, cats, tweeting, and not wanting to graduate.

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